I see the therapeutic process as myself guiding my clients through difficult situations to move forward in life, and feel more energized. My clients say that I supportively nudge them along and that our therapeutic rapport is what helps them better find themselves.
Not everyone’s brain works the same way. Some folks have a bigger emotional reaction to a fight and a slower return to baseline. Some people struggle with focus and concentration. Some people find they can be hyperfocused on a task to the detriment of their job, or might feel very overwhelmed in a crowd. For a lot of our patients, being diagnosed with is the first difficult but necessary step to change, whether it’s finding out you have ADHD, PTSD, a personality disorder or if you’re on the Autism spectrum. Learning about how your brain works can help you become more adaptive, so that you can better apply your strengths and avoid pitfalls. Our therapists love working with brains of all varieties, including yours.
We’ll use an eclectic approach to help you address the emotional and logistic needs of your life. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectic behavioral therapy) can both be helpful in treating the trauma and strong emotions while being effective at problem solving.
Many of our therapists are trained to provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which is considered the treatment of choice for Borderline Personality Disorder.
Assisting client's to enhance their tolerance of discomfort, self-regulation, emotional understanding, and mindfulness to reduce reactivity and increase self control and awareness. We will use Dialectical Behavior Therapy to engage in daily use of skills to build a life worth living and thriving.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
For patients grappling with borderline personality disorder (BPD), I offer personalized support to address their challenges. This involves identifying underlying factors contributing to their condition and providing effective strategies to manage symptoms. Through therapy and targeted interventions, we work towards enhancing emotional regulation and interpersonal skills. Ongoing support is integral to their journey towards stability and improved well-being.
With extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, we work together to increase skills that will help you to regulate painful emotions and navigate distressing events.
With my years of experience as a therapist, I've worked with clients who have BPD. They often need help dealing with their intense relationships, mood swings, and identity struggles. I support them by raising awareness about their condition and developing coping strategies that fit them personally. We focus on skills like handling emotions, getting along with others, dealing with tough times, and staying grounded until they can manage their symptoms better, feel better overall, and have a clearer sense of who they are despite life's ups and downs.
Rick has a good understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder. These traits often mean trauma is involved. Rick does have experience in DBT. Rick would still use a holistic approach with BPD in combination with DBT as mindfulness is important in both approaches. Rick is becoming certified in IREST which can help with the reactivity of emotions that comes with BPD.